One Chippenham

Tuesday Picture Book Club - Waterstones
2023-02-28 10:30 (Europe/London) | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the special ‘Mums Are Magnificent’ by Simon Philip and Dawn Lo. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!
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Not on your own
2023-02-28 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Need someone to talk with or wanting some company, maybe just a little interaction? Please come and join this new Chippenham group – no one should feel alone.
Not on your Own is a support group looking to engage with adults wanting some company and to just freely chat. A great opportunity to get yourself heard.

Learn to Solder with Chiptic at Wiltshire College - Tuesday 28th February 7pm to 9pm
2023-02-28 19:00 | Wiltshire College, Cocklesbury Lane, Chippenham
Chiptic (Chippenham Technology and Innovation Club) is a new club for all people interested in designing and making things with a focus on technologies such as electronics, coding, 3D printing, 3D modelling and CNC machining.
The club kicked off a few months ago and we have recently begun a collaboration with Wiltshire College and they are allowing us to use their facilities (electronics lab, 3D printers, machine shop and more).
Our first practical session at the college will focus on soldering – an essential skill for creating electronic circuits. Do please come along and learn to solder or refresh your soldering skills. The session is free. Just come along to Wiltshire College, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday 28th February. If you park at the college, then make sure to register your car at reception to avoid a parking fine.
The club aims to support anyone who has an interest in designing and making things and who wants to learn new skills and collaborate with others. Come along and let us know what you would like to achieve and we will see what we can do to assist you.
To keep up to date with what the club does each week, register your email on the Chiptic website and check your spam filter if you don’t start to receive any messages.

Ninja Fit Kids Martial Arts
2023-03-01 17:30 - 18:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
A new martial arts club for children ages 3-8 years coming to Chippenham on the 1st March.
In Ninja Fit we make sure your child has fun whilst developing various skills that will help them as they grow –
– Physical skills
– Intellectual skills
– Emotional skills
– Social skills
As well as teaching them stranger awareness and helping them make new friends with their fellow ninjas!
Spaces are available to book for a free trial class.
Email – hello@ninjafitkidsma.com
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2023-03-03 19:00 | Chippenham Town Football Club, Bristol road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LR, United Kingdom
We will be hosting our first Quiz event on Friday 3rd March, £3 per person.
7pm for a 7:30pm start

Rooted in Chippenham - Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre Open Day
2023-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre are holding an open day as part of their Rooted in History project.
Come and find out what happens at the county archives, take a look at the gardening archives we have found and take away some seeds for your own garden. You will also have a chance to see what Rooted Chippenham have been doing in the community garden.

Charcoal Drawing Workshop by Rita Subba
2023-03-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Kandu Arts, Emery Gate, Chippenham
At the Kandu Arts S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate. Limited spaces available so please reserve your space by coming into our S.H.O.P. or sending us a message via our Facebook page.

Codebreakers: The Story of Enigma
2023-03-04 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Returning to the Neeld following a sell-out performance in 2019, this show by Dr Mark Baldwin tells one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories – that of the Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence so gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machine, the Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. The codes were used and every one was changed every 24 hours.
This fascinating talk includes the life and work of the great mathematician, computer scientist, philosopher and theoretical biologist Alan Turing OBE FRS.
The Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. It is generally reckoned that the intelligence from Enigma shortened the war by about two years.
Dr Mark Baldwin has made a detailed study of the Enigma machine, the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park, and U-boats and has built up a unique collection of slides which illustrate the main features of those important facts of the Second World War. He has prepared an entertaining instructive show on this subject.
The show is divided into two parts. It is followed by an opportunity for questions, then a hands-on demonstration of one of the very few surviving Enigma machines.
Tickets: £15.00
Duration: approx. 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Birth Network North Wiltshire's Chippenham Baby Show
2023-03-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Birth Network North Wiltshire’s baby show is an opportunity for parents of babies and toddlers, as well as expectant parents, to find out about a huge range of local bump, birth and baby related organisations and services.
The show is free to attend and you are welcome to bring along children of any age.
There is no need to book in advance. You can turn simply up anytime between 10am and 1pm.
The first 50 attendees will get a free goody bag. (Couples and families count as one attendee for goody bag purposes!)

Sunday afternoon picture book story time - Waterstones
2023-03-05 15:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the vibrant ‘Out Of The Blue’ by Robert Tregoning and Stef Murphy. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Poetry Group
2023-03-06 05:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
Do you wander lonely as a cloud? Compare your spouse to a summer’s day? Planning to wear purple? Or just wish you’d looked after your teeth? Then you’ll love our new poetry group, every Monday evening, 5.30-6.30, starting 6th March. For more information, phone the library on 01249 650356!

Chippenham Flower Club
2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
A demonstration by Jayne Morris. Chippenham flower club has its monthly meeting tonight at Sheldon School Hall. Doors open at 6.45 pm for a 7pm start. Tonight we have a demonstration by Jayne Morris entitled ‘Anything Goes’
Come along and join us, it’s £6.00 per visit and if you like what we do, consider becoming member.
Check out our website.

Tuesday Picture Book Club
2023-03-07 10:30 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the humorous ‘Let’s Stick Together’ by Smriti Halls and Steve Small. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Café Concert at St Andrew’s Chippenham
2023-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play the second in a new series of monthly Café Concerts to Chippenham.
Every first Tuesday of each month at 11am in the beautiful surroundings and fine acoustic of St Andrew’s Church they play an informal concert with a pop-up café from 10.30am, where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and cakes, and enjoy live music.
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, our Café Concert programme is Daughters of the Muse – music by women composers, including Germaine Tailleferre, Lila Boulanger, Pauline Viardot, Rebecca Clark (Dumka) and Rosalind Ellicott.
The concert lasts c45m and entrance is by donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children. A cake and a drink in the café costs £3.50. There’s no need to book, just turn up early for best choice of seat/cake.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Wessex Water - Your say, your future
2023-03-07 12:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Wessex Water invites you to come along to Chippenham Museum on Tuesday 7 March to find out more about our investment proposals for 2025-2030. You can learn about future improvements to water and sewerage services and our plans to protect and enhance the environment.
Meet our team, ask any questions and have your say on our plans for the future. We’ll have refreshments on hand as well as information available on support with your bills and water efficiency.
Just pop in at any time from 12:30 to 16:30.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it in person, we’ll also be holding an online session in April – further information coming soon at https://corporate.wessexwater.co.uk/our-future/business-plan-2025-2030/have-your-say

Open Mic Night on International Women's Day
2023-03-08 19:30 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
On International Women’s Day 2023 join in our Open Mic session. Anyone is welcome to perform, although we also want to strongly encourage woman to take part, especially if they have not performed at an open mic or in public before.
You can sing a song or two, recite a poem, play an instrument. You can stand up on your own or with others (but don’t forget we are a small pub, so Chumbawumba for example won’t fit in the space). The only thing we ask is that whatever your contribution, it fits with the celebratory spirit of the day.

Sloe Train - Blues Rock Band
2023-03-10 20:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The Sloe Train pulls out of the engine sheds for our first event of the year. Playing some blues and rock – a chance to hear the new material we’ll be playing at on the 2023 summer festival tour.

80s Disco
2023-03-11 19:30 - 23:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dig out your leg warmers and throw on your best neon outfit as we are heading BACK TO THE 80S this March.
Whether you remember the emergence of EDM, the invasion of New Wave, the call of the New Romantics or the Two-tone revolution, we’ve got the night for you!
Our Video DJ, Eventimate, will be bringing not only the music itself but the classic music videos for a truly immersive experience.
Standard ticket: £8
Duration: 7:30pm-11:30pm. Last entry at 10pm
Age 18+
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Sunday Picture Book Club
2023-03-12 15:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the bouncy ‘Don’t Wake Mum’ by Eden Wells and Sharon Davey. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Chippenham Film Club - Brian and Charles
2023-03-13 19:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
After a particularly harsh winter Brian goes into a deep depression; completely isolated and with no one to talk to, Brian does what any sane person would do when faced with such a melancholic situation.
He builds a robot.
Brian and Charles is a 2022 comedy drama directed by Jim Archer, in his feature debut, from a screenplay by David Earl and Chris Hayward, who also star in the film.
Tickets are available through the film club’s website https://chippenhamfilmclub.co.uk/product/brian/
Please arrive on time as the curtain goes up promptly at 7.30pm.
Thanks.

Wiltshire College Display @ Yelde Hall
2023-03-14 10:30 - 2023-03-18 13:30 | The Yelde Hall
A chance to view the creative responses to objects in the museum collection by Wiltshire College & University Centre students at this special display in the Yelde Hall.
As part of their first year of study for a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication, students have explored objects in the museum collection relating to the topic of Ritual and Routines.
They have gone on to create conceptual 2D and 3D responses which consider ethical design and social responsibility either in the materials used or the subject matter explored.
Their work will be on display in the town’s historic Yelde Hall Tuesday 14 March to Friday 17 March, 10.30am – 1.30pm & Saturday 18 March 10.30am – 3.30pm
Meet the Artists:
On Friday 17 March from 1.30pm – 3.30pm join students for a special meet the artist afternoon to view and discuss the work on display
Free entry

Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush
2023-03-17 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
See the tribute band that everyone is talking about – Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself!
This 5-piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various BBC regional stations.
Far from being about gimmicks, they perform the songs of Kate Bush accurately and affectionately and with stunning authenticity, capturing the tone and emotion of Kate’s songs perfectly.
The performance will contain many of the Kate Bush singles such as Running Up That Hill, Wuthering Heights, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wow and Cloudbusting together with popular tracks from albums such as The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never For Ever, The Dreaming and Hounds Of Love.
An event that no Kate Bush fan will want to miss!
Standard ticket: £20
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Printmaking Workshop
2023-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Discover the techniques of watercolour monotype and drypoint printing in this one-day creative adult workshop led by artist and printmaker Amy-Jane Blackhall, at Chippenham Museum.
In the first half of the session you will learn how to prepare plates for watercolour monotype printing and create painterly, colourful backgrounds. In the afternoon you will produce a drypoint plate to be printed on your background.
Your tutor for the session is Amy-Jane Blackhall who trained under Master Printer Jack Shirreff. Blackhall founded the INK ON PAPER PRESS in Wiltshire in 2015, where she works on editions for renowned artists such as Emma Stibbon RA and Ann Christopher RA.
There will be a lunch break from 12pm-1pm, please bring your own packed lunch or there are a range of shops and cafes a short distance from the museum.
£30, booking essential

Mother's Day Craft Workshop
2023-03-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Celebrate all of the amazing Mums or motherly figures in our lives and join us on Saturday 18th March for our free craft workshop.
From 11 am until 3 pm, you can make Mother’s Day cards and handmade keepsakes to give to your loved one and show her how much she means to you.
Event T&C’s
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
This workshop is suitable for ages 3 – 10 years old.
This event is free to attend.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Emery Gate Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Emery Gate Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply.
Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Emery Gate Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Emery Gate Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Emery Gate Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

Alive Chippenham - Gospel Musical Concert
2023-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
With Vinesong at St Paul’s Church, Chippenham.

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra - A selection of Film and TV Music
2023-03-18 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
A Selection of Film & TV Music, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Ride of the Valkyries and the William Tell Overture
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg
Doors open from 7.00pm
Refreshments in support of WellBoring, will be available in the concert interval (cash only please) and there will be a retiring collection towards their work.
Adults: £12
Children: (under 16) £1

The North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra is a welcoming, friendly and proficient symphony orchestra, made up of musicians from all parts of Wiltshire and neighbouring areas. The orchestra was founded in 1966 in Marlborough and has been performing regularly ever since.
St. Andrew’s Church in Chippenham is the orchestra’s regular concert venue, where three concerts a year are performed.
The orchestra’s principal conductor is Alex Arkwright. Its leader is Sara Stagg. Philip Dukes, Artistic Director of Music at Marlborough College, and well known professional Viola player, is the artistic advisor to the orchestra.

Online Auction raising funds for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
2023-03-19 00:00 - 2023-03-27 12:30 | Online
We have just launched an online auction closing on Monday 27th March at 12 noon. We have been incredibly fortunate to have some wonderful donations for our bids, anything from activities, to lunch/dinners, champagne, luxury goods, artwork and much much more.
Please help us by spreading the word about this auction and have some fun bidding as The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) need important funds to continue to serve the elder and vulnerable community of Wiltshire and Swindon.
Click on the link to take you to the auction.
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/wbvt2022

Chippenham Bereavement Help Point
2023-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
The Bereavement Help Point is a community based drop-in service where all people who are bereaved are welcome. It’s a space to meet and talk with others who may be experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, in an informal and supportive setting.
These are monthly groups which are open to all carers. There is always a support worker on hand to help you and discuss any difficulties you may have and most months we also have a guest speaker.
All sessions are free of charge and there’s no need to book, just come along. This group is a partnership between Dorothy House Hospice and Carer Support Wiltshire.
11 January, 25 January, 8 February, 22 February, 8 March, 22 March

CLOGS Musical Theatre present Made in Dagenham The Musical
2023-03-22 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLOGS Musical Theatre present Made in Dagenham the Musical, at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre in Chippenham. Performances of the hit musical about strikes for equal pay will take place from 22-25th March with tickets now on sale via the Neeld box office.

This uplifting musical tells the story of the Ford sewing machinists who stood up and fought for equal pay in 1968. It’s a story of friendship, love and fighting for what’s right, with powerful and fun musical numbers of course!

This funny, touching and timeless musical has music by David Arnold, lyrics by Richard Thomas, and a book by Richard Bean. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, which in turn was based on the real events of the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968, the musical made its West End premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in 2014.

Directed by Matt Heaton and Musical Direction by Helen Heaton, this uplifting production is not to be missed.
Performance dates: Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm
Tickets: Neeld Box office from £13.50
Online: thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/170437
Phone: 01249 446699

Chippenham Chamber Charity Quiz Night
2023-03-23 18:00 | Chippenham Golf Club, The Club House, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5LT, United Kingdom
Join the Chippenham Chamber of Commerce for our Charity Quiz Night on Thursday 23rd March in support of Julia’s House.
The details: –

£35 per team of four.
Pre – quiz food available for £12.50 per person. Food will be served from 6:30pm to 7pm
Food Options: Vegetable Curry or Beef Lasagne
Where: Chippenham Golf Club
Quiz to start at 7:15pm

Book your spot here.
Contact: peter.warr@battbroadbent.co.uk or 01249 472 444
